Following Is Data for the Available-For-Sale Securities Held by Lindy

question 40

Essay

Following is data for the available-for-sale securities held by Lindy Company as of December 31: a) Complete the table above to find the total cost and fair value for the company's available­for­sale securities portfolio.
b) Calculate and record the required December 31 adjustment.
c) Explain how the adjustment from step 2) is reported on Lindy's financial statements.

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